ANATOMICAL BASIS OF CLINICAL POTENTIAL OF PORTACAVAL FIBROUS CONNECTIONS
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https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2025.02.26Keywords:
portacaval, fibrous, connections, anatomical, basisAbstract
The aim of this study was to investigate portacaval fibrous connections (PCFCs) in the human liver, based on factual material archived at the Department of Topographic Anatomy and supported by recent research findings, in order to assess their potential clinical relevance. PCFCs are regular intrahepatic anatomical structures that develop during the embryonic period and form at the points where major portal tracts intersect with hepatic veins.
Morphological analysis revealed that PCFCs are most frequently observed in liver segments I, II, and III. Based on the findings, the consistent topography and structural stability of these connections provide a rationale for considering their potential application in endovascular portacaval shunting in cases of portal hypertension. This approach, which involves targeted perforation without stent placement, may reduce risks associated with the intervention and enhance the potential effectiveness of the procedure.
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